Mandarin Oriental Signs on Two Historic European Hotels
by Briana Bonfiglio
Conservatorium Hotel. Photo: Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental is expanding in Europe with the signings of historic hotels in Paris and Amsterdam.
This year, Hôtel Lutetia will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, and in 2026, the Conservatorium Hotel will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam.
“Mandarin Oriental is focused on being a global leader in luxury hospitality,” Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental. “These new long term management agreements with two of Europe’s great heritage hotels are core to our strategy of expanding and strengthening our brand’s presence in world destinations that appeal to our fans.”
Hôtel Lutetia
At 115 years old, Hôtel Lutetia has seen the likes of Picasso and James Joyce pass through its doors and holds great cultural and historic significance. The hotel has hosted some of the world’s most creative minds, from Sonia Rykiel to David Lynch. It was taken over by occupying forces during World War II and, afterwards, served as a refuge for displaced individuals returning from the camps.
Hôtel Lutetia has 184 guest rooms, including 47 suites, and features the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre and two Parisian restaurants. The Josephine Baker Suite has a private terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel joins Mandarin Oriental’s existing Paris property, Mandarin Oriental, Paris, which is located on Rive Droite, while Hôtel Lutetia is on Rive Gauche.
Conservatorium Hotel
Like Hôtel Lutetia, Conservatorium Hotel is known for its history and grand architecture. The property is a can’t-miss building in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter near the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and The Concertgebouw.
Conservatorium Hotel was formerly a bank and music conservatory, originally designed in the 19th century. It’s now a 129-room hotel that blends its historic architecture with elegant, modern touches. Executive Chef Schilo van Coevorden’s Taiko Restaurant serves up Asian-inspired dishes, and the Brasserie & Lounge offers all-day dining beneath a glass atrium. The hotel also features the Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre.
